I'm suprised Crosby kept his first position (altough I don't think he's a bad choice) and would've wanted Malkin even higher. As always there's someone I'd want higher or lower than someone else and players I'd like added or removed but all in all I think it's a pretty good list.

Sorry for not posting a link but this one's usually hard to find as it's only in the printed issue (I think) so I'm copying the list from another board.

I'd adjust some top 10 spots. Once they got past 10, it starts to get a little screwy. Seems like they pushed to put as many detroit players as possible. I don't think Rafalski is a top 50 player in this league anymore, much less 27. A lot of other weird choices.

bhaw wrote:I'd adjust some top 10 spots. Once they got past 10, it starts to get a little screwy. Seems like they pushed to put as many detroit players as possible. I don't think Rafalski is a top 50 player in this league anymore, much less 27. A lot of other weird choices.

Yeah, I would have never thought about putting Rafalski on this list. Decent defender, no doubt, but really has no business being above Gonchar and Markov.

I think the most shocking rating on the list is Morrow at 15! Top 50, sure, top 15? Don't get me wrong, I love the way he plays, but after 8 seasons his best effort was 74 points. I don't care how hard you play, 74 points is not enough talent for top 15 PLAYER in the NHL.

And no Kovalev? That's a tough list to crack but I think Kovalev deserves to be on it.

You wouldnt say that if he didn't play for a team that lacks any offensive potential

Elias has always played on a team that has lacked offensive potential. He used to be a very good to great player. However, he hasn't had an "Elias" year since 2003-04 when he scored 81 points...Nowadays he is a 50-60 point man...Not what he used to be obviously.